Wordsmith, Strategist, editorial leader.
Demonstrated passion for language, with strong editorial skills that shape perception, drive engagement and turn complex content into compelling experiences.
Trusted thought partner sought for training, reviewing and providing editorial feedback to peers, agencies and external partners.
Exceptional at synthesizing complex data, regulations and brand requirements into clear and legally compliant copy that resonates with diverse audiences.
Goes beyond assigned scope to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver solutions that elevate the role and exceed expectations.
Works fluidly across departments to manage workflows, influence brand strategy and ensure cross-channel consistently.
I’m also into …
St. Louis Cardinals baseball. I love scoring games at home and miss Yadi every day. Camping and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park (bougie car camping, not backpacking). Reading, particularly memoir and historical non-fiction. Here’s what I’m reading today. Cookbooks. I have over 150 and my goal is to splatter them all! The New York Times crossword puzzle. And editing transcriptions of historical documents for the Library of Congress.
The nerdy stuff.
“The Act of Giving Thanks”
I am very honored to have had my essay, “The Act of Giving Thanks,” featured in the the book This I Believe: Life Lessons and on Bob Edwards’ radio show. Many thanks to Dan Gediman, Mary Jo Gediman and John Gregory of This I Believe, to my past students at Westview Middle School and to my mom, who inspired me!
Master of Arts in Instruction & Curriculum in English, University of Colorado at Boulder.
“Best Should Teach” Award, Outstanding Master’s Plus Graduate for Secondary Education (selected by the faculty of the School of Education) • GPA: 4.0 • Co-Presenter at the Virginia Westerberg Children’s Literature Conference
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Bachelor of Arts in French Literature, University of Missouri–Columbia.
Phi Beta Kappa Society • Bright Flight Scholarship (Missouri statewide academic cash scholarship) • University of Missouri Curator’s Scholarship (full tuition and fees for four years) • Roberts Scholar (acceptance into University of Missouri–Columbia School of Law as entering freshman)